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Intro to Allied Hea

Introduction to Allied Health Lesson 2

Why is it important for a health information management technician to understand the history of medicine?

So that we can understand how we arrived at the medical, surgical, and documentation methods that we use today.

Who kept the earliest forms of written medical records? What was the form of those records?

The ancient Egyptians kept the earliest records. They were recorded as hieroglyphic drawings about medical procedures, illnesses, and treatments.

Who was known as the “Father of Medicine”? What was named after him and is still used by
medical students and doctors today?

The “Father of Medicine” was a Greek man named Hippocrates. The Hippocratic Oath, made by him, is still used today for students entering into the medical field as doctors.

Who was the man that was self-educated in anatomy and surgical skills by dissecting animals?

Claudius Galen

Who was the man that discovered a mold that led to the development of penicillin?

Alexander Fleming

What were the names of the men that proved that germs cause disease?

Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch

Who developed a vaccine for smallpox?

Edward Jenner

Who set standards for nursing and hospitals that improved patient care?

Florence Nightingale

Who developed the theory that blood pumped through the heart?

William Harvey

How were early physicians educated?

Early physicians were educated in the form of apprentices. An apprentice is an inexperienced person who learns a trade or skill by watching and practicing with an experienced person.

What were the functions of early hospitals?

The functions of early hospitals were only a place for people to die. Later they were used to treat the poor and inform.

Contrast women’s roles in medicine today with those of the past.

In early history if women were caught practicing medicine they were hung as witches. During recent history there is an average of 30% of the physician population that are female and averages of 50% of medical students are women by the year 2010.

Why is there a push toward more outpatient care?

There is a push toward outpatient care because it is cheaper for the patient and more cost efficient to run.

Define managed care.

Managed Care - Managed care is a general term that refers to a case-management approach to providing medical services, with a focus on quality health care and cost containment. (Refer to slide 6)

Define insurer.

Insurer – The insurer is the company or organization that helps the insured pay for their medical expenses.

Define insured.

Insured – The insured are the people paying a portion of their medical expenses because they hold an insurance policy. AKA: policyholder

Define deductible.

Deductible – The amount you pay in order to receive medical reimbursement.

Define claim.

Claim – A claim is a form that the physicians or hospitals fill out in order to receive reimbursment for medical treatment or procedures.